Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Coverage of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in the Nexus archive.
- Florida Hospitals Act Fast To Discharge Gun Victims — Especially if They’re Not Insured
A study by The Trace and KFF Health News reveals that uninsured gunshot wound victims in Florida hospitals are discharged significantly faster than insured patients, with some staying half as long. The analysis of hospital data from 2018 to 2024 shows uninsured patients, like Alea Bates who was shot seven times, often receive less comprehensive care and face barriers to rehabilitation due to financial constraints.
- Florida Hospitals Act Fast To Discharge Gun Victims — Especially If They’re Not Insured
Florida hospitals discharge gunshot wound victims more quickly if they are uninsured, as seen in Alea Bates' case where she was sent home after four days without further diagnostic tests due to lack of health insurance. A new analysis by The Trace and KFF Health News reveals uninsured patients with gun injuries in Florida spend significantly fewer hospital days compared to insured patients.